Namak, Iranian restaurant in the 9th arrondissement, Paris
Namak is an Iranian restaurant in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, close to the Notre Dame de Lorette metro station. It has two distinct rooms: one with an open kitchen and a brighter feel, the other darker and styled like a lounge.
The restaurant was founded by owners who wanted to bring Iranian street food from Tehran to Paris. Recipes passed down through generations form the basis of the menu to this day.
The name of the restaurant means "salt" in Persian, but is also used to describe someone with charm and wit. The walls are decorated with posters of Iranian films, and one room features an open kitchen that gives the space a lively feel.
Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends, as the restaurant fills up quickly. It sits right by a metro station, making it easy to reach from different parts of the city.
Some main dishes are served with tahchin, a rice cake baked until the bottom forms a golden crust. This technique is traditional in Persian cooking but rarely seen in Western restaurants.
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